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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

All about choice? Liberals move childcare battlelines to vouchers for nannies and grandparents

The Liberal Party of Australia is proposing government-funded vouchers for childcare options such as nannies and grandparents, challenging Labor's plans for universal childcare ahead of the upcoming election.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Historical neglect of early childhood education

The article discusses a decline in enrollment in Brazilian daycare centers, highlighting cultural resistance and a significant unmet demand for childcare placements.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother puts recorder in backpack and catches mistreatment of son at daycare in DF: 'He can cry all day, he can die crying'

A mother in Brazil recorded evidence of mistreatment of her son at a public daycare after noticing behavioral changes in him.

Feb 28 โ€ข 22:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I've helped thousands of toddlers, here's 1 thing you should do for extra sleep'

A toddler sleep coach suggests actions parents can take to help their children sleep better at night.

Feb 28 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Teachers attack parents? Controversial words about children cause a storm

A recent article has ignited controversy as teachers express their frustrations about parents who leave their children in daycare due to work obligations, questioning their commitment to parenting.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Woman Gives Birth After Sterilization, Seeks Childcare Expenses from Government

A couple in Uttar Pradesh seeks financial support from the government after a failed sterilization procedure resulted in an unexpected birth.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Mum in tears after twin daughters come back from first day at nursery

A mother finds both joy and humor in her twin daughters' return from their first day at nursery school.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Deadline Today, February 27: Last Opportunity to Enroll Your Children in Free 3-K and Pre-K in NYC

Today is the last day for families to register their children for free 3-K and Pre-K programs in New York City, with applications being accepted online and in-person.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Childcare centres face funding cuts after missing safety benchmarks

Nine childcare services in Australia could face funding cuts after failing to meet government safety standards.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Trump Administration Freezes Health Payments to Minnesota

The Trump administration has announced a freeze on Medicaid payments to Minnesota amidst allegations of fraud in childcare programs run by residents of Somali descent in Minneapolis.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Here kindergarten costs 300,000 kroner

A kindergarten spot in New York can cost between 200,000 to 400,000 kroner a year, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford childcare.

Feb 25 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kante: There are over five hundred available kindergarten places in Tallinn

Tallinn city council member Natalie Mets criticizes the city government's family policy, urging for funds to be directed toward building new kindergartens.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Virginia governor criticizes the president's speech on behalf of the Democrats, emphasizes cost of living

Virginia's Governor A. Spanberger criticizes the president's speech, focusing on the high costs of housing, healthcare, energy, and childcare.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

All-day care for elementary school students: Tens of thousands of places are missing

In West Germany, tens of thousands of all-day care spots for elementary school students are lacking ahead of a legal requirement due to take effect in 2024.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Full-Day Care for Primary School Students: Tens of Thousands of Places are Missing

In Western Germany, there is a significant shortage of tens of thousands of full-day care spots for primary school students ahead of the legal entitlement set to begin next year.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

AOC, Mamdani urge illegal immigrant parents to sign kids up for free pre-K

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are encouraging parents, regardless of immigration status, to enroll their children in free preschool programs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Hobbs allocated one million dollars to alleviate childcare license fees

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced a $1 million fund to help reduce childcare license fees, aiming to ease the financial burden on families and encourage more childcare centers to operate.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Child Abuse Allegations at National Assembly's Childcare Center

Allegations have emerged against a teacher at the National Assembly's childcare center in South Korea for child abuse, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Being a Grandparent Improves Cognitive Abilities

A study shows that grandparents who take care of their grandchildren exhibit higher levels of verbal fluency and episodic memory.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Two city nurseries, two resolutions on fees

The article discusses two resolutions related to fees for city nurseries.

Feb 24 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Only Public Employees Granted Paid Childcare Leave, Human Rights Commission Identifies Discrimination

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that applying unpaid childcare leave solely to public workers, while offering paid leave to civil servants, constitutes discrimination.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When You Suddenly Need a Place for Your Child... Extended Same-Day Reservations for Hourly Childcare Until 2 PM

South Korea's Ministry of Education has announced an extension of same-day reservations for hourly childcare services to 2 PM, along with improvements to the caregiver-to-child ratio.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Childcare worker extradited from Fiji returns to Qld on rape charge

A Fijian childcare worker has been extradited back to Queensland to face rape charges stemming from an incident at a Sunshine Coast childcare center.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Childcare boss unaware of number of breaches at centres, senate inquiry told

The chief executive of Affinity Education Group admitted to not recalling the number of regulatory breaches at its childcare centres during a Senate inquiry.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

'I've potty trained 15 kids, here's my sworn by method that takes just 3 days'

A mother and nanny shares her effective method for potty training children in just three days, backed by her experience with 15 kids.

Feb 22 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The United States Ambassador to Finland is looking for babysitters - hourly pay โ‚ฌ25

The U.S. Ambassador to Finland is seeking two babysitters for their two-year-old child, offering โ‚ฌ25 per hour for the job.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

From free nappies to ยฃ500 cash grants โ€” little-known help for new parents

This article highlights various financial supports and resources available to new parents in the UK, including free nappies and cash grants, which are often underutilized due to a lack of awareness.

Feb 22 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Childcare: Parenthood in the Hamster Wheel

A commentary on childcare trends highlights the desire of many mothers to remain with their children instead of relying on early external care.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

"Too Many Deaths Here". Ten Years of Disasters in the 'Burned' Heart Hospital

The article discusses the tragic case of a child in Naples receiving end-of-life care due to medical errors at a local heart hospital, which has a history of alarming incidents in pediatric cardiac surgery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

They are between 17 and 22 years old and take children who live in homes for walks: 'There is more love than abandonment in the world'

A group of young individuals from Olivos, Argentina, organizes outings for children living in care homes to ensure they experience the joys of childhood.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Child care provider fined $35k after neurodivergent boy wanders off

A childcare provider in Australia has been fined $35,000 after a neurodivergent boy escaped supervision and the incident was not reported within the required timeframe.

Feb 19 โ€ข 06:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

$10-a-day daycare program paused in order to stabilize, B.C. government says

The B.C. government has announced a three-year pause on the $10-a-day daycare program to assess its sustainability and address issues raised by families and operators.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

The City Takes a Fifth of Salary Increase for Families with Children

The city of Reykjavรญk is set to take 20% of salary increases from families with children due to increased fees for childcare and utilities.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜You have to find another oneโ€™: why children with complex needs are being turned away from childcare

Children with complex needs in Australia are increasingly being denied access to childcare due to inadequate funding and staff burnout, despite government initiatives aimed at inclusion.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nurseries banned from charging parents sneaky fees for rent, bills and toys

Childcare providers in England are prohibited from imposing hidden fees on parents to access government-funded free childcare hours.

Feb 18 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Transfer after returning from childcare leave is 'invalid', male employee wins lawsuit against workplace in Tokyo district court

A Tokyo court has ruled that the transfer of a male employee from an outside sales position to an inside position after returning from childcare leave is invalid, awarding him compensation for damages and unpaid allowances.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Legal age for children to be left at home alone this half term

Parents are uncertain about the legal age for leaving children home alone during school holidays, with guidance from the NSPCC highlighting the challenges involved.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Three month warning as parents could miss out on ยฃ2,000 from HMRC

Millions of UK families are at risk of losing up to ยฃ2,000 in government assistance from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) due to a three-month warning regarding the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

Feb 18 โ€ข 04:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Childcare in Pullach: Resistance Against Kindergarten Plans Reaches the Municipal Council

Opposition is growing against the plans to build a kindergarten in Pullach on KreuzeckstraรŸe, leading local council factions to demand an immediate halt to the project.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Both parents must care for children after divorce, explains expert on law change

An expert discusses a legal amendment in Czechia that requires both parents to share responsibility for childcare post-divorce.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Introducing the revised Reykjavik route today

A press conference will be held today to announce significant changes to the childcare system in Reykjavik, initiated by the Left Green Movement.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

According to Kersti Kaljulaid, the childcare system should also take later working hours into account

Kersti Kaljulaid argues that Estonia's childcare system should be more flexible to accommodate varying work schedules for parents.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Childcare Solution Springs Up for Nairobi's Market Trader Mothers

New daycare centers in Nairobi's markets are providing essential childcare solutions for female traders, allowing them to work without the worry of leaving their children unattended.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Kersti Kaljulaid: a more flexible childcare system could encourage having children

Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid advocates for a more flexible childcare system to support working parents and encourage higher birth rates.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Police clear outback childcare centre of wrongdoing following investigation

An investigation by NT Police into an alleged incident at an Alice Springs childcare centre has concluded with no wrongdoing identified and no charges laid.

Feb 14 โ€ข 23:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

To secure their children's future, these mothers are leaving them behind

Mothers from developing countries, like those in Southeast Asia, are taking up domestic work abroad, leaving their children to be raised by relatives in hopes of securing a better future for them.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Nurseries in Reykjavรญk: "This was one big blunder and was allowed to continue for far too long"

The article discusses significant issues surrounding nurseries in Reykjavรญk, highlighting failures in the system that led to prolonged problems.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says grandparents can get ยฃ6,600 boost by looking after grandkids

A BBC expert highlights how grandparents can increase their pensions by earning Specified Adult Childcare Credits by providing childcare for their grandchildren.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Trump's immigration agenda worsening childcare crisis, lawmakers warn

Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns that Trumpโ€™s immigration policies are worsening the childcare crisis in the US by threatening the availability of immigrant childcare workers.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Survey: Parents complain about disruptions in childcare

Over half of working or job-seeking parents report disruptions in childcare services according to a survey, leading to reduced employment for many.

Feb 13 โ€ข 14:49 UTC

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